Don’t ignore other needy patients

COVID-19 is now a household name. Everyone has heard of the of the disease and its dangers and the need to take precautions. We know we have to follow the advice of the Health Ministry and limit our movements to reduce the spread of the disease. Different countries have experienced different challenges but all are saddled with significant economic hardships and unprecedented difficulties in leading normal lives.

What is seldom highlighted is the plight of those who suffer in silence when not provided the urgent medical care that they need. While we appreciate and agree with the need to postpone elective surgeries, I find that many of our healthcare staff are uncertain about what is meant by “elective surgery”. Elective surgeries